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Boston University

One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Boston University award
Boston University award
US ranking
position: 138
Tuition & fees per year: $71,372
Acceptance rate: 11.00%
Median alumni salary: $55,834
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1440 SAT, 33 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Hard

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Boston University?

Boston University offers several safety measures designed to protect students on campus. The university maintains an all-day hotline to provide immediate assistance and support. Trained security personnel are present to monitor and respond to various situations, enhancing the overall campus safety environment. For students traveling late at night, there is a dedicated transportation service to ensure they can move around campus securely.

Access to dormitory buildings is controlled through electronically operated entrances, which restrict entry to authorized individuals only. These combined efforts demonstrate a structured approach to maintaining a secure and supportive campus atmosphere for all students.

Boston University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Boston University? - Crime Statistics

Total Crime

Boston University Criminal Offenses

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Murder

000

Negligent manslaughter

000

Rape

11116

Fondling

61134

Incest

000

Statutory rape

000

Robbery

513

Aggravated assault

161017

Burglary

899

Motor vehicle theft

020

Arson

201

Boston University VAWA Offenses

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Domestic violence

100

Dating violence

437

Stalking

1735

Boston University Criminal Arrests

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Weaponry carrying

222

Drug abuse

421

Liquor law violation

010

Boston University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

2021 2022 2023

Weaponry carrying

320

Drug abuse

020

Liquor law violation

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